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Dative

//ˈdeɪtɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective. not-comparable
  2. 2
    In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege. not-comparable, obsolete
  3. 3
    Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer. not-comparable, obsolete
  4. 4
    Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself. not-comparable, obsolete
  5. 5
    Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond. not-comparable
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  1. 6
    Given in advance; not needed to be calculated. not-comparable, obsolete
Noun
  1. 1
    The dative case.
  2. 2
    the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb wordnet
  3. 3
    A word inflected in the dative case.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin datīvus (“appropriate for giving”), itself from datus (the past participle of dō (“I give”)) + -īvus (“-ive”).

Etymology 2

From Latin datīvus (“appropriate for giving”), itself from datus (the past participle of dō (“I give”)) + -īvus (“-ive”).

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